Quality Assurance Tech

A Day in the Life:

The primary function of this position is to ensure the integrity and safety of food products throughout the manufacturing process utilizing various standards and established testing methods, operating procedures, and adherence to protocols and policies. A critical goal of this function position is to support and assist the Quality Assurance (QA) Department and Management Team in all aspects to drive the continuous improvement of quality, provide technical support with an emphasis on consumer requirements, continuous product quality improvement and productivity requirements.

Position Details:

Schedule: M-F 1pm to 9:30pm; Salary range $23.50/Hr-$32/Hr.  This role is also eligible to receive an annual incentive bonus.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Visually monitor various aspects of plant operations, and physically obtain samples from production floor and testing in the Q.A. Lab.  
• Perform all applicable analytical tests on raw ingredients, in-process and finished products.  
• Prepare testing solutions, equipment calibrations, general maintenance, and upkeep of laboratory equipment.  
• Assist in identifying and managing HOLD products and the rework process.   
• Monitoring and validation of HACCP and all quality check points.
• Verify packaging labels are correct during production runs.
• Assist management in implementation of procedures, protocols and policies, and monitoring for compliance of such.   
• Perform data entry on QA database and assist management in data trending.   
• Identify quality, procedure, and policy deviations; effectively report such deviations and provide accurate information in a timely manner and as needed.   
• Participate in our continuous improvement plans.   
• Provide technical assistance to production personnel as needed.   
• Conduct GMP Audits as required in the SQF plan in plant and warehouse. 
• Swab processing equipment according to environmental program and analyze results.
• Monitor sanitation processes and ensure adherence to food safety processes.        

Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Science with some QA experience preferred, but equivalent QA Experience will be equally weighed
• Experience and technical skills in all areas of Quality Assurance within food and beverage manufacturing environment with a minimum of one year’s experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound decision and teamwork skills are essential
• Computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets
• Provide a safe work environment through auditing of working conditions
• Familiar with GMPs, SOPs, and FDA regulated environment
• Ability to follow written procedures and established test methods
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Available to work first or second shift, weekends and overtime

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry.  Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
• Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
• Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably

Benefits:

• Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
• Time Off – Providing generous vacation time for a healthy work-life balance.
• Less than 1 year: 10 days
• 1 – 4 years: 12 days
• 5 – 14 years: 17 days
• 15-19 years: 22 days
• 20+ years: 25 days

*Time is accrued per pay period and based on an 8-hour shift

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled